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OPSWAT Establishes Office in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 04, 2025:OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) solutions, headquartered in Tampa Florida, USA, has announced the opening of its new Saudi office in the capital, Riyadh. The company reiterated its growing commitment to the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity market and its alignment with Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation initiatives.

As Saudi Arabia emerges as one of the largest and fastest-growing cybersecurity markets in the Middle East, OPSWAT’s establishment of a local office reflects its dedication to supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure resilience. The Kingdom’s cybersecurity market is projected to reach SAR 38.25 billion by 2026, driven by increasing investments in digital transformation and heightened focus on information technology.

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OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Optical Diode Achieves C1D2 Certification, Enhancing Safety and Cybersecurity in Hazardous Environments

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 14, 2025 – OPSWAT, the leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection, has announced that its MetaDefender Optical Diode, specifically the Din Rail version, has achieved Class 1 Division 2 (C1D2) certification, setting a new benchmark in safety and cybersecurity for hazardous environments. This certification ensures that MetaDefender Optical Diode meets the strict operational and safety standards required for industries where reliability is paramount.

Mark Toussaint, Senior Product Manager, OPSWAT.

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OPSWAT Acquires Fend – Leader in Advanced Data Diode Technology to Strengthen Cyber Defenses for Critical Infrastructure

Acquisition of Fend Incorporated broadens OPSWAT’s end-to-end cybersecurity product offerings in the field of Data Diodes and Unidirectional Gateway Solutions, establishing company as one of the most comprehensive providers in the industry

Benny Czarny, CEO and Founder of OPSWAT

December 2024 – OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection established in the U.S., announced its acquisition of Fend Incorporated. Fend is a pioneering data pipeline and cybersecurity company dedicated to securing operational technology (OT) against cyber threats, ransomware, and other evolving risks. Based in Arlington, Virginia, Fend is known for its expertise in protecting U.S. government agencies, utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, and other critical industries where air-gapped environments are essential for defense against cyber incidents. The announcement establishes OPSWAT as providing the most comprehensive variety of Data Diodes and Unidirectional Gateways in the industry that utilizes proprietary technology like Multiscanning with up to 30 anti-virus engines, Deep CDR™ for zero-day threats, Sandboxing, and Proactive DLP™ technologies prevent sensitive data leakage.

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New Study Finds 80% of Organizations Experienced an Email-Related Security Breach in the Last Year

Study from Osterman Research and OPSWAT finds low confidence in the ability to prevent email-related threats and an urgent need for improved email security practices in critical infrastructure sectors

Yiyi Miao, Chief Product Officer at OPSWAT

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 05, 2024: OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has released the 2024 Report: Email Security Threats Against Critical Infrastructure Organizations. This research was conducted with Osterman Research, known for its in-depth analysis and insights into emerging trends and technologies in IT security and data management. The study surveyed IT and security leaders working within critical infrastructure industries and revealed that 80% of organizations experienced an email-related security breach over the past year and 63.3% of respondents acknowledge that their email security approach needs to be improved.  

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OPSWAT Announces GITEX Global 2024 Participation Under Theme of ‘Future Forward Critical Infrastructure Protection’

Critical infrastructure security leader to speak out on urgency to address IT-OT convergence and protect which matters most

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 02, 2024: OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, today announced its participation at GITEX Global 2024, under the theme “Future Forward CIP.” Trusted by several of the region’s governments and largest private sector entities, OPSWAT’s participation at the 44th GITEX will demonstrate its ongoing commitment to delivering cybersecurity solutions that span the OT-IT divide and give security professionals the tools they need to support mitigation of their threat vectors.

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